In England, the tradition of burning candles at Christmas is known as "Advent crowns". Many Anglican families burn special Advent candles that symbolise hope, love, joy and peace.

For her and other sisters, gathering every night to light the Advent candles is a moment to give thanks, contemplate the hope and peace that Christ's arrival offers in our troubled world, and pray ...

We will be lighting all four candles on the Advent wreath. Coffee and Conversation will be held at 8:30 and 10 a.m. in the Welcome Center. Confirmation Class will meet in room I at 10 a.m.

Many of the popular 2024 Advent calendars have sold out already at this point in the season, but if you hurry, some options can still be ordered to finish out December.

For many people who observe Christian traditions, Advent is a special season that begins on Dec. 1 and lasts until Dec. 24, leading up to the celebration of Jesus Christ’s birth at Christmas. As ...

The first chocolate Advent Calendars are believed to have come about in the 1950s. Cadbury created its first Advent Calendar in 1971, but it was not until the 1990s that chocolate Advent Calendars ...

For most Christian religions, Advent is a time of preparation for celebrating the coming of Christ. However, each Christian denomination that uses an Advent wreath and candles may do it a little ...

The word "advent" means "coming," and the month of December is the season of Advent where we wait expectantly and get our hearts ready for Christmas and the celebration of Christ's birth. A way to ...